Icerind Hatchet

Notes

• Normal physical damage scales mainly with Dexterity, with a smaller Strength contribution. Its Hoarfrost Stomp also benefits from Dexterity and upgrade level; this fixed version does not gain the Intelligence scaling used by the skill on ordinary infusable weapons.
• Normal weapon hits have 65 frost buildup. Frostbite causes a burst of damage and temporarily makes the target take more damage. You cannot trigger it again while that debuff remains; wait for it to end or use Fire damage to clear it before building frost again.
• The weapon's normal attacks deal physical damage, rather than Magic damage simply because they build frost. Hoarfrost Stomp is the separate Magic attack, sending ice along the ground before it shatters.
• Hoarfrost Stomp costs 10 FP and cannot be charged. Keep enemies in the affected ground long enough for the later burst. Shard of Alexander and stomp bonuses such as Shattered Stone Talisman can improve its damage; Godfrey Icon does not apply.
• Its normal light attack chain is quicker than the regular axe pattern, like Hand Axe and Forked Hatchet. It is a light, close-range frost weapon rather than a substitute for the reach of a large axe.
• Deals 20% extra weapon damage to ordinary dragon-type enemies and 10% extra to ancient dragon-type enemies. These are enemy classifications, rather than a bonus against every creature with scales.
• Requires 11 Strength and 16 Dexterity, weighs 3 and has a normal critical rating of 100. Arcane does not increase its frost buildup.
• Upgrade it with Somber Smithing Stones to +10. Its Hoarfrost Stomp skill is fixed, cannot be removed for another weapon and cannot be replaced with an Ash of War. Grease and ordinary weapon enchantments cannot be applied.
• The transferable Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War is a separate scarab reward near Caria Manor. Owning the hatchet does not unlock that Ash of War for your other weapons.